The average price of a 7-day trip to Bantayan Island is $2,393 for a solo traveler, $4,298 for a couple, and $8,057 for a family of 4. Bantayan Island hotels range from $21 to $143 per night with an average of $21, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $420 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Bacolod Airport (BCD) are between $1,456 and $3,589 per person for economy flights and $4,569 to $11,262 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $22 to $56 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Bantayan Island, PH
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to BCD and stay in a Bantayan Island hotel:
- January 8th to March 18th
- July 23rd to October 7th (except the week of August 6th)
- October 29th to December 9th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Bantayan Island is usually late August to early September.
Average Bantayan Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Bantayan Island for a week is $1,094-$3,839($156-$548 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $22 to $56 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $754 to $3,051 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $40 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Bantayan Island for a week is $3,406-$8,358($487-$1,194 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $44 to $112 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,508 to $6,102 for economy
Lodging: $31 to $40 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Bantayan Island for a week is $4,004-$14,324($572-$2,046 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $88 to $224 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,016 to $12,204 for economy
Lodging: $62 to $80 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $81 to $92 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Bantayan Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Bantayan Island? The cheapest trip to Bantayan Island is about $135 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 4% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $18.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Bantayan Island for a week is $946-$3,579($135-$511 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $12 to $24 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $754 to $3,051 for economy
Lodging: $18 to $21 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Bantayan Island for a week is $1,784-$6,798($255-$971 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $48 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,508 to $6,102 for economy
Lodging: $18 to $21 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Bantayan Island for a week is $3,544-$13,452($506-$1,922 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $96 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,016 to $12,204 for economy
Lodging: $36 to $42 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is easy to travel to Bantayan Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Bantayan Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Bantayan Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Bantayan Island for a week is $2,764-$13,382($395-$1,912 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $101 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,058 to $7,383 for first class
Lodging: $71 to $143 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Bantayan Island for a week is $5,102-$21,472($729-$3,067 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $202 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,116 to $14,766 for first class
Lodging: $71 to $143 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $420 to $882 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Bantayan Island for a week is $10,204-$40,298($1,458-$5,757 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $404 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $8,232 to $29,532 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $286 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $630 to $1,323 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Bantayan Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Bantayan Island is lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Bantayan Island due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Bantayan Island Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Bantayan Island hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Bantayan Island.
Flight Costs to Bantayan Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $3,589 average in late December to a low of $1,456 in late August to early September. Median flight price is $1,588. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Bantayan Island our data includes 24 originating airports, and 46 airlines. The area has much more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Bantayan Island from an airport like Henry E. Rohlsen (STX) in Christiansted, VI (the United States) for an average $11,047 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Mactan-Cebu International (CEB) in Lapu-Lapu City (the Philippines) at an average of just $51.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Bantayan Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $2,134, so you can easily save about 147% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Bantayan Island can easily cost $180 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $12 per person. Private tours can cost $357 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.